Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fresh and Fun

Hi Knitters,

I am in the midst of editing the pages of my book this week. The deadlines are still lingering about for me. Photography has been taking place over the last week, so that is exciting but there is still so much to be done. This morning, while shuffling book pages back and forth, I did squeeze in some yarn winding while taking a short break.

I am trying out some new needles, US size 6, 4mm, that were gifted to me. I'll tell you more about that later with a complete review.

I love seeing that raglan increase line develop as you work from the neckline down on a top-down cardigan. I keep picking this up for a couple of quick rows and putting it back down to do my other work. As the rows get longer and longer it isn't such a fast moment to complete two rows. Once I get past the armholes I suspect it will move very quickly. What an easy, easy cardigan pattern. This would be a perfect first cardigan pattern for a new sweater knitter. Ribbing and stockinette and you are done!

A new handcrafted item recently added to the wicker table, next to my comfy studio chair, is the mosaic coaster my son made for me. I just love it so much. Every time I set my hot coffee mug or my big glass of ice water down on it I stop to admire it for a moment.

Can you see what it is? It is a piece of buttered toast made from cuts of glass. I love how he made the pat of butter melt out, too. I make this particular son toast every single morning, sometimes four slices at a time, so it is a fitting gift between us. I am a sucker for anything my kids make. Can't get enough.

In staying with the fresh and fun theme, I was sent an enormous stuffed to the brim box of some of the yummiest, squishiest yarn around in a fantastic assortment of weights and colors! I can't believe my good fortune lately. It was just sent for fun. I now have a huge project planned using this yarn because it is so compelling. I will hopefully get a chance soon to start sharing progress on this one! It is just so tempting right now, I seriously may have to move it out of my eyesight until I get these pages edited.

You should have seen TC and me opening the box of yarn. We were ridiculous with the squeals and ooohing and aaahing. It was pretty funny and I am glad to have a partner in yarn crime around here. I'll tell you more about this later.

So now it is back to work for me.... I am leaving you today with an incredibly cute and funny and knitterly video put out by Webs (one of my favorite yarn shops). I am sure many of you have seen it already but it is worth putting up to be certain you don't miss it. One of the main points of appeal is the star of the video. I think her name is Emma and she is simply adorable, likable and funny. The whole thing is spot on. Well done to Webs!

That video was so funny! It had me in stitches! (sorry, couldn't resist)

I really love the coaster your son made you. You have such a creative and talented family. I can totally see the melting butter spreading out on the toast. I love the special meaning of it, too. Really sweet.

That is so cute how your son chose that particular design for your coaster. That is mama appreciation for ya.Like, like the box of yarn. I see some Lorna's Laces in there!I LOVE that WEBs video. I posted it on FB to show my friends and ohana, that is how we roll in our world.

How special that your son made you a toast coaster. I can see the family holding a baby, almost like a nativity coaster. But then, I see a teddy bear in the bark of the tree outside my dining room. What does that say about those of us who can see those things? Right brain? Left brain? Just bat crazy?

Oh, I enjoyed everything in this post. Your son's gift to you is so sweet; I keep everything my kids made for me, much to their dismay. And being a yarn hoarder and sniffer, I thorougly enjoyed the video. Thank you!

That video is hilarious!I can't wait to see what you make with those lovely colors.And I'm a sucker for what my kids make, too. fortunately, they're still little enough (age 6 and 4) they still like what I make for them, too!Happy knitting, as always ;)

That video is the most hilarious! And just so because it's ALL TRUE. I cannot wait to send it to all my knitterly friends and thank you for sharing because I might not have seen it otherwise. It is sure to go VIRAL...

I'm so glad to see that you try to sneak in some "for fun" knitting into your days, even when you have a big workload. I've been having a very stressful day and could really use a pick-me-up tonight, so I may have to find something special that's just for me to start knitting :) Thank you for always inspiring me in so many ways!!

P.S. The coaster is awesome!! My Dad is a huge toast fan, and I can hardly keep up with the homemade bread demand! lol

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